As the outbreak of Coronavirus in China was already a state of emergency and now that World Health Organization has declared it as the global emergency. You can catch the deadly virus by a sneeze, a cough or even a handshake. Thre is no vaccine till now that can protect you from this virus. While almost every advisory stresses on washing hands to protect yourself from COVID-19, so are you doing it right? Let’s get to know the steps to wash your hands so that you can get away with the germs.
What is the best way to wash your hands?
The best way to wash your hands is to rub them with liquid handwash and water for at least 20 to 30 seconds. An antiseptic soap is not mandatory for routine hand hygiene. Using any good soap or handwash with water can work just fine. If there is one thing that may do no good to your keep your hands germ-free, it is an antibacterial lotion.
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Alcohol-based Hand sanitisers work just as well as water and soap, so you do not need to use them if you have washed your hands. However, aim to use a quarter-sized dollop of the sanitiser. It doesn’t matter whether the sanitiser is scented or unscented. It is mainly about rubbing it right for the right amount of time which is about 20 to 30 seconds.
How often should You wash your hands?
Going to the bathroom, commuting by public transport and touching germy things like doorknobs and money, and eating and preparing meals, are situations that prompt a hand wash. Make sure that you wash your hands if you touch something visibly wet or dirty.
